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Accountant

San Luis Obispo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in San Luis Obispo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to maintaining accurate financial records. The role will contribute across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and payroll-related activities while helping ensure compliance with established accounting standards. Responsibilities: • Manage invoice processing, payment workflows, and vendor account activity to keep accounts payable accurate and current. • Maintain customer billing records, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances within accounts receivable. • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and supported by appropriate documentation. • Perform bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly. • Support general ledger maintenance and assist with month-end close activities to improve reporting accuracy. • Process payroll-related accounting tasks and coordinate with payroll systems such as Paylocity as needed. • Use Sage Intacct to enter, track, and review financial data while supporting reliable accounting operations. • Apply GAAP principles in daily work and help uphold consistency, accuracy, and compliance across accounting processes.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Luis Obispo, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join a non-profit organization in San Luis Obispo, California. This Contract to ongoing position offers a blend of in-office and remote work, providing an exciting and rewarding opportunity for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments. As a key member of the accounting team, you will play an integral role in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while adhering to established accounting policies. Responsibilities: • Prepare detailed journal entries and reconcile accounts including cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses. • Analyze and report monthly balance sheet and income statement data to assist management decision-making. • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes by preparing financial close workbooks. • Assist in maintaining and implementing internal controls to ensure compliance with organizational accounting standards. • Manage capital lease schedules and coordinate monthly payments. • Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset ledger, including depreciation schedules. • Perform month-end account reconciliations and recurring journal entries with minimal supervision. • Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting. • Compile financial data for analysis and present it in a clear, actionable format. • Contribute to departmental initiatives and complete ad-hoc projects as assigned.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Luis Obispo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in San Luis Obispo, California. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, tax-related activities, and day-to-day ledger management while partnering with internal stakeholders to maintain strong accounting controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across reconciliations, journal activity, and corporate tax processes in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting records. • Maintain and review the general ledger, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to support accurate month-end reporting. • Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting the preparation of tax filings. • Manage sales tax processes by reviewing taxable transactions, compiling data, and helping ensure timely submissions. • Support the preparation of corporate tax return information by organizing financial data and validating account details. • Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve accuracy in reporting and uphold accounting compliance standards.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Luis Obispo, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in San Luis Obispo, California. In this role, you will support accurate financial operations across multiple entities by contributing to reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, and monthly close activities. This position works closely with accounting leadership while also partnering with employees, vendors, and internal departments to resolve questions and strengthen day-to-day processes. Responsibilities: • Prepare financial statements for multiple entities, including profit and loss reports and balance sheets, while helping maintain reporting accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain accounting records for affiliated companies, reconcile general ledger activity, and support cross-company alignment efforts as needed. • Complete monthly tax filings and contribute to annual tax preparation activities in accordance with reporting deadlines. • Oversee rebate accounting by tracking program activity, reconciling balances, and recording related journal entries. • Administer fixed asset records, calculate monthly depreciation, and ensure all entries are properly reflected in the general ledger. • Handle daily cash and banking tasks, including account monitoring, report distribution, payment scheduling, and prompt resolution of variances. • Process accounts payable disbursements for approval, manage company credit card activity, and maintain petty cash balances with proper documentation. • Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, track prepaid and debt schedules, post amortization entries, and support monthly close requirements. • Organize audit support materials, respond to audit-related requests, and assist with annual budgeting, financial analysis, and other special projects. • Prepare operational and expense reports for leaders, investigate discrepancies through root-cause analysis, and recommend improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Arroyo Grande, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
83200 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Tax Preparer to support individuals and small businesses with accurate, timely tax filing and financial review. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical tax knowledge with a thoughtful, client-focused approach. The position is seasonal, with the potential for continued work beyond peak tax season. Responsibilities: • Prepare and examine personal, business, and corporate tax filings using tax and accounting platforms such as UltraTax, SurePrep, and QuickBooks. • Review income statements, balance sheets, and supporting bookkeeping records to verify completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission. • Apply current federal and state tax rules to filings and daily work to help maintain compliance with changing requirements. • Evaluate financial information to identify possible tax advantages, process improvements, and areas that may require further attention. • Respond to questions in a courteous and timely manner, providing clear guidance throughout the tax preparation process. • Work closely with colleagues when resolving more intricate tax matters or interpreting complex financial situations. • Organize and maintain tax documentation and related records to support efficient preparation and accurate reporting.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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